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Support the EMPOWER Care Act and Community Living

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. Support the EMPOWER Care Act and Community Living Join Today’s National Call-In Day! Money Follows the Person (MFP) is a Medicaid program that has helped over 75,000 people with disabilities and seniors move…

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Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming Workstation

Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming Workstation Thanks to Stack-up.org & The Dept. of VA It has taken me some time to develop a workstation that not only allows me to work from the comfort of home, while playing my favorite video games; but, also enjoy a bit of independence. The Quadriplegic PC Computer Setup Gaming…

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Alive Day

Alive Day August 23, 2014 is the kind of day you don’t forget. Like a birthday, wedding anniversary, high school graduation, and the birth of a child you do not forget the traumatic events that change the course of your life, without consent, forever changing how you live. On my Alive Day, several years ago…

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Grad School for Charlie

Two short years ago I was Considered by the VA as being catastrophically injured(C3 complete quadriplegic) during a seemingly harmless dive off of my boat into 5 feet of water. Little did I know that dive would change my life forever and catapult me into a whole new way of thinking. These types of accidents…

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Top Two Assistive Technology Computer Mouses  Quadriplegic Reviewed

Top Two Assistive Technology Computer Mouses  Quadriplegic Reviewed I use several types of adaptive computer mouse controllers depending on what type of computing I will be doing. I’ve learned over the past year that some controllers are better than others in certain circumstances. Here is my Top Two Assistive Technology Computer Mouses Quadriplegic Reviewed. Continuing with…

Anniversary of My Injury August 23 2014

Today is the kind of day you don’t forget. Similar to a birthday, wedding anniversary, high school graduation, and the birth of a child you not forget the traumatic events that direct your life in a direction without your consent and forever change how you live. Make sure every day you meet your potential, hug…

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Standing Wheelchair F5 VS

Very excited. Was just fitted for my F5 VS standing wheelchair from perMobil. There are a myriad of health benefits when being able to intermittently stand during the day independently. For me I am hoping to help with constant UTIs, bowel obstructions, circulatory issues, and more.  

Handicap Accessibility in a Galaxy Far Far Away

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…accessibility experts toil away ensuring the Death Star meets all of the Imperial requirements for disability access. We all know the story as told by Lucasfilm’s and now Disney from the perspective of the all capable Jedi Knights however from my viewpoint I look at Star…

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My Daughter’s Letter to Ellen DeGeneres

Daughter of Quadriplegic’s Letter to Ellen DeGeneres My oldest daughter took it upon herself to write Ellen DeGeneres and I have taken the liberty to place it here. Something about the way she writes always moves me. To help out go here. Daughter of Quadriplegic’s Letter to Ellen DeGeneres: Hello there Ellen! I am a typical…